2005 SeaRay Sundeck 240 - Need as much info as I can get...

crowmobe540

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May 14, 2016
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Lake Tahoe
Boat Info
24'
Engines
MX 6.2 MPI
New to the site. I'm experienced in similar forums so I did try to search around a little before I posted, but my assumption is that most people are a little more I/O savvy than I am right now.

I grew up on boats but my dad was a fisherman and when I got old enough, I fell in love with water sports. This means that I have thousands of hours on the water, but almost exclusively on either outboard fishing boats or inboard/v-drive ski and wakeboard boats.

Long story short, a good friend passed away recently. Since I am the "boat guy" in our group of friends, the widow asked me to deal with the boat. The plan is to list it for sale once the estate is in order. Here is what I know so far...

2005 Sea Ray Sundeck 240
MerCruiser 6.2 MPI Bravo 3 engine
Dual axle trailer

The boat looks to be in pretty good shape overall. I haven't gotten my stuff out to clean it up just yet so I don't know what on the fiberglass is permanent and what I can get off, but there are some scuffs that would seem normal for a 2005. The interior looks spotless which makes me think the boat likely has low hours.

QUESTIONS:
Where is the hour gage on this boat?
Is there an "all on" switch that you turn on before using the key to get everything on?

Anyone with experience with v-drive boats -- Any tips for loading/unloading an I/O and/or driving it in general (things I should know that I may not). I'm assuming I trim up the motor similar to an outboard in any shallow water...

What do Buyers of this type of boat usually look for? I would like to be able to include as much information as possible in my listing.
Are there any specific options for this boat that I should check to see if it has as they would increase/decrease its value?

I appreciate any help and apologize in advance for any stupid questions.
 
Hello an welcome to the site. Sorry to hear about your friend.

On most Sea Ray’s I’ve seen the hour gauge is part of the tachometer (LCD display on the tach). You won’t see the hours unless the ignition breakers/batteries are on. I would assume there is a battery switch somewhere on the boat (under the bench seat perhaps?). In terms of figuring out how to get everything to power-on safely I’d suggest you find the manual for the boat and read it. Most manuals can be downloaded from Sea Ray for free. You can’t lose.

Another suggestion I’d offer for you would be to get a marine survey as soon as you can. For a few hundred dollars a professional surveyor will inspect the boat, give you a full report and also tell you what fair market value is based on its condition.

As far as listing the boat I’d suggest you visit boattrader.com or the like and see what’s included in other listings. This will also give you an idea of its value.

If you’re going to drive the boat make sure it’s properly insured and has all the safety equipment. If you wreck it, you buy it. I would think the IO should drive just like the outboards you’re used to. I would generally trim my IO’s most of the way up when launching/loading with a trailer. At that point it’s idle only speed. This will depend on how shallow/steep the ramp is I guess.
 
The battery switch is on the port side either under the engine hatch or under the rear port seat cushion (I forget since it's been 8 years since I had that boat). Hours will show in the tach lcd screen. Use the "select" button to scroll through the list until you see the hours.

Unless it is in terrible condition, which it doesn't sound like it is, it should be easy to sell. This is Sea Ray's most popular boat for a reason. Get a survey as mentioned, it will help you price and sell the boat. A good wash and wax will tell you what condition the fiberglass is in. You have a good start on options with the 6.2. Major options were dual batteries, tower, pump out head (or vacuflush), upgraded stereo. Good luck. I am sure there is a lot I forgot, but feel free to ask. Sorry about your friend.
 
That is a very desirable boat. In good shape, in April, $27 to $30 K with less than 400 hours.
There is a saying that you can't give away a boat after the fourth of July. Sales are seasonable just like snowmobiles.
Cosmetics are very important with a higher end boat.

The problem I see with Boat trader, as Stee6043 mentioned, is that it is a dumping place for boats that couldn't sell via normal local free means, like Craigslist. There is quite a demand for the 240 with the 6.2. Why would you need to do anything fancy to market it unless you are off on pricing?

When you turn the key on, there is a Smartcraft gauge in the middle of the dash that will cycle between many setting, including hours, by pressing the mode button. Turn the ignition off after looking, because the hour meter will run with the key on.
 
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